Growing middle class steps up competition in sports car market

Porsche officials during the Macan model launch in Nairobi recently. The Germany auto maker has opened the Kenya office to tap into the growing demand for stylish luxury vehicles. [PHOTO: Courtesy]

Nairobi; Kenya: Competition for a share of the sports car market has intensified, following the entry of Macan, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) sold by German auto maker Porsche.

Other SUVs available in Kenya include Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ SUV, Hummer and Chevrolet Captiva models all sold by General Motors East Africa Ltd and the Range Rover sport in the RMA Motors stable. Also on the list of SUVs available in Kenya is the Jaguar F-type a two seater sports car with a supercharged 5.0 litre V8 engine.